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Mount Naomi Wilderness: Detailed Geographic Profile and Mapped Landscape Boundaries

The geographic profile of Mount Naomi Wilderness encompasses 180.18 square kilometers of mountain terrain situated within the Wasatch Range of Utah. This data set maps internal features including High Creek Lake, Cherry Peak, and various stream networks that define the local topography. The landscape is characterized by alpine and montane environments reaching an elevation of 3040 meters.

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A high-elevation Wasatch wilderness of forested peaks, alpine lakes, and deep canyons in northern Utah.

Mount Naomi Wilderness

Mount Naomi Wilderness is a protected wilderness area in northeastern Utah, situated within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Cache County. The wilderness spans tens of thousands of acres of mountainous terrain between the Logan River and the Utah-Idaho state line, just northeast of the city of Logan. The landscape is defined by forested ridges, high summits, and deeply cut canyons that descend from the Wasatch crest. Its signature feature is Naomi Peak, the highest point in the wilderness, surrounded by numerous other summits above nine thousand feet. Together these highlands create a classic Rocky Mountain-style environment of conifer forest, subalpine meadows, and rugged relief. Established in 1984 and managed by the U.S. Forest Service, Mount Naomi Wilderness preserves a representative slice of northern Utah's high-country ecosystems. The area is valued for outdoor recreation as much as for conservation, drawing hikers, campers, horseback riders, hunters, and wildlife watchers into one of the state's most scenic mountain settings.

Location
United States of America
Park type
Wildlife reserve
Established
1984
Area
180.2 km²
Highest point
3,040 m
Mount Naomi Wilderness Protected Area Atlas
Location overview

Country and regional administrative context within the United States of America

Mount Naomi Wilderness Geography and Regional Location

Recorded location memberships place Mount Naomi Wilderness firmly within the United States of America and Utah. Official geographic records establish national administrative boundaries and status attributes without transboundary or coastal designations.
Countries
United States of America
Regions
Utah
Primary location
Utah
Geographic setting
Inland
Boundary and coordinates

Mapped protected area geometry and calculated surface metrics

Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Map and Geographic Extent

Interactive boundary geometry defines the spatial outline and overall protected extent of Mount Naomi Wilderness. Accompanying dimensional metrics outline the recorded land area, coordinate limits, and geographic span for analytical reference.
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Boundary area
180.3 km²
Boundary perimeter
133.4 km
Northernmost point
41.9994° N
Southernmost point
41.7468° N
Easternmost point
111.6339° W
Westernmost point
111.785° W
Geographic centre
41.8878° N, 111.7116° W
North–south span
28.1 km
East–west span
12.5 km
Mount Naomi Wilderness
Elevation and terrain

Mountain relief metrics and recorded natural water and peak features

Mount Naomi Wilderness Terrain and Elevation Geography

Recorded elevation records place the highest point at 3040 meters across rugged mountain terrain. Associated natural feature cards list individual streams, peaks, and ranges located within the protected boundary.
Maximum elevation
3,040 m
Highest point
3,040 m

Selected named natural features

Streams

South Fork High Creek

Streams

Beef Hollow

Mountain ranges

Wasatch Range

Streams

Little Left Hand Fork Creek

Streams

Birch Creek

Streams

Ole Hansen Hollow

Environmental setting

Alpine climate zones, montane forests, and mountain relief profiles

Mount Naomi Wilderness Environmental Setting and Landscape Classifications

Recorded mountain relief, alpine climate zones, and partial forest cover frame the physical setting of Mount Naomi Wilderness. Connected atlas destinations link these categories to broader regional geography and protected-area contexts.
Relief
Mountain
Climate
Alpine
Water
Minor water
Forest cover
Partial forest
Seasonality
Seasonal

Landscape features

Mountains · Valleys · Canyon · Forest · Lakes · Rivers

Habitat types

Montane forest · Alpine meadow

Park atlas

Compare adjacent mountainous terrain, high-country forests, and regional reserves

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Protected landscapeUnited States of America
About 22 km away#1 closest

Southwest

Wasatch-Cache National Forest Protected Area: Geography, Mountains, and Wilderness Mapping

Analyzing high-mountain terrain and watershed connectivity across the Intermountain West

Wasatch-Cache National Forest serves as a major ecological anchor in the United States. Its territory encompasses the iconic Wasatch Range, extensive designated wilderness zones, and alpine basins. The region provides critical watershed protection and supports diverse high-altitude ecosystems, from narrow, dissected ridges to broad, glaciated terrain throughout northern Utah and surrounding areas.

Area
6,504.01 km²
Established
1906
Relief
Mountain
Access
Easy access
Protected areaIdaho
66 km away#2 closest

Northwest

Curlew National Grassland: Protected Area Geography and Sagebrush Steppe Landscape in Idaho

Mapped regional geography and rangeland conservation context

Located in southeastern Idaho, Curlew National Grassland offers an expansive view of the Intermountain sagebrush steppe. This protected area provides a historical example of Depression-era land restoration and currently functions as a vital habitat for sagebrush-associated wildlife, showcasing the unique, rolling plains and semi-arid terrain characteristic of the northern Great Basin.

Area
193.4 km²
Established
1934
Relief
Upland
Scope
Terrestrial
Watercolor painting of a calm lake surrounded by forested shores and distant mountains, depicted in soft pastel tones.
Protected landscapeIdaho
98 km away#3 closest

Northwest

Sawtooth National Forest: Geographic Overview and Protected Mountain Boundaries

Central Idaho mountain systems and wilderness corridors

Spanning over two million acres, Sawtooth National Forest defines the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Idaho. This protected landscape contains a complex network of glacial basins, alpine lakes, and varied ecosystems ranging from arid sagebrush foothills to high-altitude peaks. Explore the internal boundaries, drainage systems, and structural geography of this significant wilderness area.

Area
8,540.52 km²
Established
1905
Visitors
1.2M annual
Relief
Mountain
A pale watercolor painting showing a wide, panoramic view of layered mountains with light green and muted red hills in the foreground and clusters of pine trees.
Wildlife reserveUtah
About 121 km away#4 closest

South

Mount Olympus Wilderness: Geographic Overview of the Iconic Wasatch Range Protected Landscape

Steep granite massif and alpine terrain in northern Utah

Explore the distinct topography of Mount Olympus Wilderness, a protected sanctuary in Utah featuring soaring granite outcrops and deep drainage systems. The park is anchored by a recognizable twin-peak silhouette that rises abruptly from the Salt Lake Valley, encompassing high alpine ridges and one of the deepest known cave systems in the United States within its rugged forested boundaries.

Access
Easy access
Wildlife reserveUtah
131 km away#5 closest

South

Lone Peak Wilderness: Protected Alpine Geography and Wasatch Range Map Insights

Rugged glacial terrain and granite summits in Northern Utah

Lone Peak Wilderness represents a dramatic intersection of high-mountain wilderness and urban geography. Rising from the Salt Lake and Utah Valleys, its alpine terrain features jagged granite peaks, persistent snowfields, and steep glacial canyons. This protected landscape remains a critical reference for understanding the ecological and topographical character of the central Wasatch Range and Utah's wilderness preservation history.

Area
121.76 km²
Established
1978
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
A soft watercolor illustration depicting layered green hills in the foreground with faint mountain outlines in the background against a white background.
Wildlife reserveUtah
147 km away#6 closest

South

Mount Timpanogos Wilderness: Mapping the Protected Alpine Landscape and High Wasatch Terrain

An iconic Utah protected area within the northern Wasatch Range.

Mount Timpanogos Wilderness preserves a dramatic segment of the Wasatch Range, centering on an iconic summit that rises above glacial basins and forested slopes. This protected area offers a distinct study of alpine geology, featuring high-altitude cirques, steep ridges, and the prominent presence of Emerald Lake. As a critical piece of Utah wilderness, it anchors the skyline above the urban corridor, providing a concentrated look at regional mountain ecosystems and rugged natural terrain.

Area
42.56 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
A watercolor painting showing a stylized landscape with a light blue lake, soft green rolling hills, and hints of red rock cliffs against a white background.
Protected areaWyoming
173 km away#7 closest

Southeast

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area: Protected Reservoir and Canyon Landscape Atlas

High desert geography and canyon terrain on the Wyoming and Utah border.

Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area features a complex geography where the Green River carves through vivid red sandstone cliffs. This protected area integrates large-scale reservoir management with mountain forest slopes and diverse river corridors, creating a unique mapped landscape that reflects the geologic character of the intermountain West.

Area
839.17 km²
Established
1968
Relief
Upland
Climate
Arid
Wildlife reserveWyoming
177 km away#8 closest

North

Jedediah Smith Wilderness: Protected Alpine Terrain and Teton Range Geography

Glacially sculpted high-country basins in western Wyoming

Spanning the western face of the Teton Range, the Jedediah Smith Wilderness serves as a federally protected buffer for iconic mountain landscapes. The region features dramatic cirques, hanging valleys, and dense subalpine forest habitats, forming an essential, roadless link within the broader Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Explore the terrain features and structural geography that define this remote high-country wilderness area.

Area
499.59 km²
Established
1984
IUCN
Ib
Relief
Mountain
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